On Wednesday, an epic war of words was witnessed as actors Diljit Dosanjh and Kangana Ranaut clashed over the issue of the farmers’ protest. A dispute that started with the Shaheen Bagh Bilkis Bano protester soon spread to insults, Punjabi identity, Delhi riots, and even some muscles flexed on the mother figure. Also read – ‘Dil Jeet Liya’: Twitter is in love with Diljit Dosanjh after he teaches Kangana Ranaut over farmers’ protests
Earlier this week, Ranaut mistakenly identified a Punjab farmer as Bilkis Bano, the octogenarian who made international headlines during protests against the CAA. Closing it, Dosanjh shared a BBC interview of the woman Ranaut had mistakenly identified as Bilkis Bano. From there. It went on and on, with Dosanjh countering each of Ranaut’s accusations with a counterattack in Punjabi shudh.
Addressing Ranaut in Punjabi, Dosanjh has now become Twitter’s new Indian star by educating Kangana and responding to her accusations with fiery reactions. While the Punjabis had a great time, a large portion of the Indians were apparently clueless as they couldn’t really understand what Diljit was tweeting.
Many turned to Google to translate the tweets into Punjabi, and others asked their Punjabi friends for help:
All South Indian Twitter Rushing To Learn Punjabi In One Day Thanks To Diljit Dosanjh;
The central government that has been trying to get us to learn Hindi for 70 years: pic.twitter.com/avFZtcTPJe
– Rakshith ಪೊನ್ನಾಥಪುರ (@PonnathPuraaNa) December 3, 2020
Punjabi is tough. Any translation of this fight?
– Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) December 3, 2020
Can someone be kind enough to give us people with Punjabi problems a translation of @diljitdosanjhtweets from? You can’t miss this 🙁 https://t.co/M5yiTMZLPG
– Varun Santhosh ورُن سنتوش (@santvarun) December 3, 2020
#KanganaRanaut Y #DiljitDosanjh fighting
People who don’t know Punjabi still have to react if their face is like: pic.twitter.com/0EULrQJ38C
– Eternal MOD ❼ (@ Shubh4_all) December 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/Devsingh6112003/status/1334716658959585284
I, who don’t understand Punjabi well enough to understand Diljit Dosanjh’s tweets: #DiljitDosanjh pic.twitter.com/aW4MJI03JS
– Maybe no name (@canwecuddlebae) December 3, 2020
Of course, there were jokes and memes. Internet star and comedian Saloni Gaur, famous for her various avatars like Kangana Runout, also poked fun at the apparent language barrier.
Kangana Runout right now pic.twitter.com/xQJI9icRDA
– Saloni Gaur (@salonayyy) December 3, 2020
Fortunately, student activist and author Gurmehar Kaur came to everyone’s rescue and meticulously translated all of Diljit’s Punjabi tweets, so you won’t miss out. Here are all the translations:
Translation:
So friend last tweet of the day@KanganaTeam is known to divert attention from the issues at handThe problem is about the unjust Farm Law and we support farmers in peaceful solidarity
If one wants to fix their Karma, they should apologize to the Punjab mothers https://t.co/wure9HTJ02
– Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) December 3, 2020
Translation:
Go into politics and wag your tail … we don’t want anything to do with you.Go learn manners before attacking our mothers and sisters.
I seek prosperity and peace for everyone … and I know how to return it if someone attacks.
Fame dealer promoting his own # https://t.co/rdlhRjaNsg
– Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) December 3, 2020
Translation:
It’s a peaceful protest … everyone supports the farmersEveryone keep in mind that people like @KanganaTeam they are trying to destabilize the movement, divert attention and politicize it.
This woman works to divert attention from real problems
Punjabi Know Your Truth https://t.co/eX4GDMCV6Q
– Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) December 3, 2020
Translation:
The way he showed his lack of brains by insulting Punjabi mothers …PUNJAB will remember you and … YOU will remember Punjabi
Peaceful protests lost is all you can and have done
Don’t worry, I know all your tricks and what you are trying to do https://t.co/OgJgAeMWR0
– Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) December 3, 2020
Translation:
Our mothers who live in our hearts, you say they’re hired for 100 yearsI know all your ploy
India is not just yours. Hell, promoting the political agenda all the time.
The Punjabis are the ones who have sacrificed the most and now you are abusing our mothers
Dw we will not let you forget https://t.co/QCvCh2c5ym
– Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) December 3, 2020
Translation:
Kanagana talks about unifying the nation, not dividing itAnswer this first
THIS IS NOT JUST YOUR COUNTRY
You have no other job than spitting nonsense 24 hours a day
What kind of nationalism teaches you to insult the country’s elders?
Play nationalism card every time https://t.co/ZzgSjrle01
– Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) December 3, 2020
Thousands of farmers have stayed at various Delhi border points for the ninth day in a row protesting against the new farm laws, which they fear will dismantle the minimum price support system and corporateize agriculture. Many faced charges of lathi, water cannons and tear gas as they headed towards the national capital as part of their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march against contentious laws.
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